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Our Process

We are Civic Architects. Balancing public with private, interior with exterior, contemplative with exuberant, we strive for sustainable urbanism—the monumental unity of people and place. 

 

We specialize in leading complex projects from concept through construction using a principle-driven design approach. Working seamlessly with contractors, project teams and diverse groups or individual stakeholders, we deliver on time and within budget. 

Our History

Our portfolio reflects 35 years of experience, focusing on highly visible projects that integrate historic context, contemporary use and future aspiration. From the firm's roots preserving and restoring Denver's beloved and iconic buildings, Tryba Architects now develops and creates new urban places and structures nationally, having designed, restored and preserved over $3 billion worth of projects in almost every sector.

2023

The Benson Hotel and Faculty Club

An iconic new center of hospitality for the Anschutz Medical Campus.

2023

GoSpotCheck Headquarters Awarded AIA National Architecture Award

2022

Fox Park Breaks Ground

41-acre mixed-use transformation of former industrial site, including adaptive reuse of former printing plant as new cultural center.

2022

BCG Detroit

New office in the heart of Downtown Detroit captures the activity of the neighborhood and downtown views.

2021

Mercantile Square Awarded AIA Colorado 25 Year Award

2021

Tryba Architects opens office in Fort Worth

2020

BUELL PUBLIC MEDIA CENTER

New home of Rocky Mountain Public Media features community-accessible studios with a design that responds to the building's location in a vibrant urban neighborhood.

2020

PARC MOSAIC APARTMENT HOMES

An active, sustainable community with a strong connection to the landscape.

2020

AIMCO HEADQUARTERS

A transparent floor plan and interconnecting stair ensures ample access to daylight and unobstructed views across the entirety of the space.

2019

BILL MOON AWARDED AIA COLORADO ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR

2019

BCG DENVER HEADQUARTERS

25,000 SF office in downtown high-rise featuring locally sourced materials and art program.

2018

GOSPOTCHECK HEADQUARTERS

Contextual new addition to the adjacent historic Rocky Mountain Seed Building preserves the historic character of Lower Downtown through intensely crafted scale and proportion.

2018

FIRESTONE & ROBERTSON DISTILLERY

Fort Worth's first whiskey and craft bourbon distillery, an immersive sensory experience set on 112 acres.

2017

RIVERVIEW AT 1700 PLATTE

Industrial office with generous ceiling heights, simple, robust materials and a sense of permanence and quality reflecting the historic industrial character of Platte Street.

2017

COLORADO CENTER TOWER 3

New 15-story Office Tower with roof deck enhances vibrant 24-hour retail “Main Street.”

2017

GOOGLE BOULDER CAMPUS

Tech campus at the foot of the Rockies organized around the natural landscape.

2017

PARK TOWNE PLACE MUSEUM DISTRICT RESIDENCES

Transformation of iconic mid-century residences in the heart of Philadelphia's Parkway Museums District.

2016

DUS AWARDED ULI GLOBAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

2015

DEN 50-YEAR VISION PLAN

Plan focused on growth, economic development and establishing the airport as a premier multi-modal hub.

2015

WESTERN GALLERY & RESIDENCE

Custom home and private art gallery organized around a central courtyard and profoundly connected to nature.

2015

DENVER ART MUSEUM NORTH BUILDING MASTER PLAN

Building upon Gio Ponti's original vision, the new Master Plan increases permeability, connectivity and the visitor experience.

2014

DENVER UNION STATION & THE CRAWFORD HOTEL

Adaptive reuse of historic Union Station into regional transit hub, a 112-room boutique hotel, restaurants and retail.

2013

DAVID TRYBA AWARDED AIA COLORADO ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR

2012

HISTORY COLORADO CENTER

200,000 SF museum, Stephen H. Hart Research Library, and the administrative offices of the Colorado Historical Society.

2012

CÉSAR E. CHÁVEZ MEMORIAL BUILDING

Transformation of outdated Federal office building improves sustainability, visibility and community interaction.

2010

LONE TREE ARTS CENTER

Dynamic and sustainable performing arts venue for a growing community.

2010

LIONSTONE MIXED-USE PARKING GARAGE

New structure within the Gates redevelopment area adjacent to the Broadway and Alameda light rail stations.

2010

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

Major addition to campus included Graduate Art Studios, Soccer and Lacrosse Stadiums, and a Varsity Training Center.

2009

DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS

Comprehensive Master Development Plan, Bonfils-Stanton Visitor Center, Marnie's Pavilion, Welcome Garden and green-roof parking structure.

2009

1900 SIXTEENTH STREET

17-story LEED Gold office tower adjacent to Denver Union Station redevelopment.

2007

COLORADO SPRINGS FINE ARTS CENTER

Seamless connection with the original 1936 John Gaw Meem structure nearly doubles the size of the Arts Center.

2007

AIA WESTERN MOUNTAIN REGION FIRM OF THE YEAR

2006

450 17TH STREET

Mixed-use development located at the nexus of the Central Business District and the Uptown historic district.

2006

DENVER JUSTICE CENTER DISTRICT PLAN

Vision and framework plan for Criminal Courthouse, Detention Center, Parking Facility and U.S. Post Office.

2005

MIZEL CENTER FOR ART AND CULTURE

Proposed design for new facility based on the rich architectural heritage of the Jewish Community Center campus.

2005

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Precedent-setting first LEED-certified building for the State of Colorado.

2004

CLAYTON LANE

9.5-acre traditional shopping center transformed from suburban to dense mixed-use urban.

2004

AIA DENVER FIRM OF THE YEAR

2004

OUR LADY OF LORETO

New sanctuary, parish hall, K-8 school, administration offices, a Family Life Center, Youth Activities Center, rectory and convent.

2004

DAVID TRYBA ELECTED TO AIA COLLEGE OF FELLOWS

2003

AIA COLORADO FIRM OF THE YEAR

2002

WELLINGTON E. WEBB MUNICIPAL BUILDING

12-story office tower and renovated 1949 historic structure linked across a new sky-lit atrium.

2000

CITYCENTER ENGLEWOOD MIXED-USE TRANSIT STATION

Master Plan and design of the region’s first TOD, transforming an abandoned 55-acre regional mall into a civic center.

2000

16 MARKET SQUARE

Five floors of office space, two floors of luxury penthouse condos, ground floor retail, and underground parking for 300 cars.

1999

WASSON RESIDENCE

Award-winning infill residence completes neighborhood street wall in Cherry Creek North.

1999

FIRM RELOCATES TO HISTORIC FISHER MANSION

Renovation and addition to historic Fisher Mansion, blending old and new to enhance the historic fabric with contemporary architecture.

1998

BILL MOON AWARDED AIA DENVER YOUNG ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR

1998

HOTEL TEATRO

Restoration and adaptive reuse of historic Denver Tramway building into luxury boutique hotel.

1998

BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD ART CENTER

Adaptive re-use of 1930s WPA water treatment plant in Michigan.

1997

CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION RESTORATION

Carefully restored the top 60 feet of 210-ft Cathedral following lightning strike.

1996

MERCANTILE SQUARE RECEIVES HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD

1996

MERCANTILE SQUARE

Connected and transformed six abandoned warehouses in Denver’s LoDo Historic District.

1995

MAYER RESIDENCE

The program for this single-family home features an art gallery for the couple’s private collection.

1994

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

Restoration and expansion of the oldest church in Grand Junction, Colorado.

1993

DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY HISTORIC BRANCHES

Restoration and additions to four Carnegie Branch Libraries listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

1992

DAVID TRYBA AWARDED AIA DENVER YOUNG ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR

1991

BROWN RESIDENCE

Industrial pattern shop in RiNo transformed into an award-winning studio, gallery and home.

1991

DENVER CIVIC THEATER COMPLEX

Vision to create a new theater complex from the remains of three abandoned 1900s warehouses.

1991

STANLEY BRITISH PRIMARY SCHOOL

Contextual, contemporary addition to 1891 historic landmark.

1989

REGIS JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL

Private school for boys designed as an educational village.

1988

Firm Founded in Daniels & Fisher Tower

Our Expertise

Individually, we are nationally recognized architects, urban designers, interior designers, branding specialists and financial strategists. Collectively, we are a completely integrated team whose expertise can be customized to our clients’ needs.

Firm Awards

Tryba Architects’ work has been nationally recognized for transforming urban sites, buildings and interiors into fully integrated, vibrant and enduring places.